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Walking Tall (2004)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.9
Walking Tall poster

Overview

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes

Overview

A former U.S. soldier returns to his hometown to find it overrun by crime and corruption, which prompts him to clean house.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
YouTube logoYouTube
Apple TV logoApple TV
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film critiques institutional corruption and crime, but its championed solution emphasizes individual responsibility and forceful, decisive action outside or above compromised legal systems, aligning with right-leaning themes of self-reliance and strong law enforcement.

The movie demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting, featuring a minority actor in a lead role traditionally portrayed by a white actor. However, the narrative itself maintains a traditional framing, focusing on themes of justice and corruption without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making broader DEI themes central to the plot.

Secondary

The film is a remake of the 1973 movie, which was based on the real-life, historically white sheriff Buford Pusser. The lead character, Chris Vaughn, is portrayed by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who is Samoan/Black, representing a change in race for the established character.

Walking Tall is an action film centered on themes of justice and corruption in a small town. The narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes, resulting in a net impact of N/A.

Walking Tall (2004) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's plot centers on an ex-soldier's vigilante efforts against local criminals, with no narrative elements or character portrayals related to transgender identity. Therefore, the net impact on this specific topic is N/A.

The film primarily focuses on the male protagonist's physical confrontations. While a female deputy is present in action sequences, her victories are achieved through the use of firearms, not direct physical combat against male opponents. No female character is depicted winning close-quarters physical fights against men.

The 2004 film "Walking Tall" is a remake of the 1973 movie, both based on the real-life story of Buford Pusser. The protagonist, Chris Vaughn, is male, consistent with the original character and historical figure. No characters canonically established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in this adaptation.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.2
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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2.7
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4.4

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